Cooks’ Tour Alzheimer's Support Group 2 & 4 Wednesdays 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care nd
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Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Stewardship 2020
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of October 6, 2019
49th Annual
Proceeds support missions around the world.
Friday, November 1, 9AM-3PM Lunch: $20, Home Tour: $20 Get tickets Sundays on the patio, church office (M-F, 9AM-12PM), or online: vpc.church/cooks One of your favorite fall events is coming soon! Cooks' Tour is lovingly created each year with you in mind-from trinkets to trips, confections to crafts, all to benefit mission partners around the world. Visit the website to learn more about this fantastic event! Silent Auction/White Elephant drop offSaturdays, 8-11AM behind Landes
CARE PACKAGES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & MILITARY
Invitation to Deepest Intimacy Invitation to a connection with God through prayer Forbid it, Lord, that our roots become too firmly attached to the earth, that we should fall in love with things. Help us to understand that the pilgrimage of this life is but an introduction, a preface, a training school for what is to come. Then shall we see all of life in its true perspective. Then shall we not fall in love with the things of time, but come to love the things that endure. Give us, we pray, the courage to simplify our lives. So may we be mature in our faith, childlike but never childish, humble but never cringing, understanding but never conceited. So help us, O God, to live and not merely to exist, that we may have joy in our work. In Thy name, who alone can give us moderation and balance and zest for living, we pray. Amen. -Peter Marshall (1902-1949) Presbyterian Minister, Chaplain of the Senate (1947-1949)
15th Annual NAMI Walk Saturday, October 19, 9:15AM, State Capital Registration 8:30AM, namivalleywalk.org Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 Information visit table Sundays on patio. Our Mental Health Ministry Team, The North Valley Walkers, would like you to join them to raise support to host education programs, facilitate support groups, offer training, and advocate for services for millions of Americans living with mental illness.
Why do we pledge? Because God has given us everything we have. We need your help! Rowena McAllister: rowenamk@gmail.com Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church This holiday season, the VPC Deacons are sending care letters and gift cards to our college students and active service members. If you have family members in the military or college, please forward their names, addresses, and birthdays by November 9. Packages will be sent by the end of November.
Care & Support
DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE IN WORSHIP CENTERS.
VPC News
Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 20, 10AM (Following 9AM worship), Landes Center
Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of: • Electing the slate of Elders, Deacons and Trustees for the Class of 2022. • Amending the Valley Presbyterian Church Articles of Incorporation, Article VIII, to read “The highest amount of indebtedness of liability direct or contingent to which this corporation shall at any time subject itself shall be Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), unless otherwise fixed by the by-laws and by and with the consent of the Arizona Corporation Commission."
Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Dick Coffelt, Debbi Courtright, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Keith Kerber, Ann Kolar, Jim Lawrence, John Lee, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Turpin, Bob Rufenacht, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request.
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Sip & Social Justice Assisting Asylum Seekers in the Valley October 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar Register online vpc.church/women
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim & Mary Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Mary Strasser, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS TODAY
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Travis W. Kingma
Adventures in Learning Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome
Belong
VPC is a place where you can
We're glad you are here today! VPC is a community that believes God calls us to be in relationship. Sunday morning worship is a time to gather, connect, and give thanks to the Creator who loves us without end. New to VPC? Welcome! We want to know what VPC can do for you. First Step Cards are available in all worship centers. Feel free to fill it out, drop it in an offering tray, or give it to a volunteer at the Welcome Center. Want to join our growing community? You can join today! If this is your first time at VPC or you've been coming for months and are moved to join our church, a Pastor and a church leader will be available after worship to talk and pray with you. If you’re here with kids, We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Calendar of Events
Sip & Social Justice Sip & Social Justice: Assisting Asylum Seekers in the Valley
October 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar (8220 North Hayden Road) Cost: $25 (includes dinner), Register online vpc.church/women Guest speaker: Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Get social and learn more about refugees and asylum seekers living in our community! Join us on the patio at the Twisted Grove Parlor & Bar, where you can mingle with other women and enjoy a special dinner prepared just for us. Our speaker will talk to us about refugee & immigration services, including Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest's (LSSoS) efforts to assist asylum seekers in the Valley and how you can help. This is an incredible event for any woman who feels convicted to help those without a voice in our community. Space is limited, so register online today! *In support of LSSoS, Women's Ministry is collecting: individually wrapped snacks, new bras, new socks, new underwear, gently used shoes, travel-size hygiene items, diapers and wipes, shoelaces, adult and children's clothes in good and clean condition, backpacks, coloring books, and crayons. Bring your donations to the event or drop them off at the Women's Ministry table after worship service.
Sign up to host a trunk: vpc.church/children Tickets: vpc.church/music Sponsored by the Valley Presbyterian Foundation
Adventures in Learning
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • RSVPs are greatly appreciated • Childcare not available
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: The 10 Commandments - Understanding the Importance of Morality Instructor: Dave Winter Thursday, October 10, 2-3:30PM (brief intermission), Calvin Center Dave will discuss the unique nature of God’s human creation and why the Ten Commandments are integral to achieving God’s intentions for us. The class will be a lecture with Q & A.
How to Watch Football: Defense Instructor: Jerry Sayre Thursday, October 10, 7-8PM, Calvin Center The Basics of How to Read Music Instructor: Jennifer Hamm Thursday, October 17, 10-11:30AM (brief intermission), Calvin Center Real Estate Tips from Jayann Instructor: Jayann Fordon Thursday, October 17, 7-8PM, Calvin Center
Men's Monthly Breakfast
Campus Cleanup Hosted by VPC Men's Ministry
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast October 15, 6:30AM, Fireside Room RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men
Saturday, October 19 8:30AM, VPC Campus Learn more and volunteer: chrisw@vpc.church
All men are invited to join together the third Tuesday of the month for breakfast at VPC. We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in on our topic for the month. This is a great time to connect with other men.
VPC has a large campus, and just a little of your help goes a long way to creating a clean and beautiful place to worship and connect. Join us as we head into the fall to add an extra shine to our spaces!
Sunday, October 6 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomer Community Group Sages Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) High School Lunch Bunch At-Home Communion
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Youth Room Fireside Room
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 11:30AM 12:15AM
Tuesday, October 8 Cooks' Tour Crafters Seekers & Sharers Community Group Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 1PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, October 9 Presbyterian Women-Lydia Circle Alzheimer's Support Group Presbyterian Women-Sarah Circle Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Mere Christianity -C.S. Lewis Study Women's Holy Yoga Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 602 Room 409 Nursery Calvin Center Youth Room 512 Room 419
9:30AM 10AM 11:30AM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM
Thursday, October 10 Men's Basketball Sages Community Group-Mexican Train/Card Making Adventures in Learning-The 10 Commandments Martial Arts Pickleball Adventures in Learning-How to Watch Football
Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center
7:30AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 7PM
Friday, October 11 Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center
7:30PM
Saturday, October 12 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Landes Center 8AM
Sunday, October 13 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomer Community Group Sages Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) High School Lunch Bunch
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Youth Room
Monday, October 7
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 11:30AM